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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: TT Electronics accepts offer; Cykel falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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TT Electronics PLC, up 59% at 151.20 pence,...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 10:49


TT Electronics accepts cash and shares offer from Switzerland’s Cicor

TT Electronics PLC on Thursday backed a £287 million takeover approach from Cicor Technologies Ltd.

Bronschhofen, Switzerland-based Cicor develops, and manufactures electronic components, devices, and...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 10:43


Asda’s ex-chief executive Roger Burnley to join Marks & Spencer board

Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Thursday announced the addition of Roger Burnley to its board as a non-executive director.

Burnley’s appointment is effective from...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 10:41


WPP shares tumble after third-quarter revenue falls, cuts outlook

WPP PLC on Thursday said its performance in the year-to-date was at the ‘low-end of expectations’ as it cut the company’s outlook.

The London-based advertising agency...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 10:25


Haleon retains outlook as Sensodyne and Centrum bolster third quarter

Haleon PLC on Thursday reported a ‘good performance’ in the third quarter,

with broad-based geographic growth and a stand-out showing in Oral Health.

The Weybridge,...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 10:00


Vodafone enters deal to buy Skaylink for €175 million

Vodafone Group PLC on Thursday announced it entered into a binding deal to buy Skaylink GmbH, primarily from funds managed by Waterland.

Vodafone, a Berkshire, England-based...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:56


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Ibstock; Deutsche Bank says ’buy’ PHP

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies raises Glencore price target to 450 (425) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays cuts Glencore...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:56


Prudential firmly on track to meet guidance after strong third quarter

Prudential PLC on Thursday hailed continuing momentum in the business as it reported double-digit growth in new business profit and sales in the third quarter.

The...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:38


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 lower as Fed cautious on December cut

London’s blue chip index underperformed against its European peers on Thursday morning, after the US Federal Reserve lowered expectations for a further rate reduction in...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:23


Shell keeps up buyback pace as third quarter earnings top expectations

Shell PLC on Thursday announced a new $3.5 billion share buyback after better-than-expected earnings supported by a strong performance in its Integrated Gas business.

The...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:10


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